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DK53 DSV

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 164,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 155,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 139,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 98,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 72,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 57,636 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 51,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

service indecator on

Pass 3 May 2011 35,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,680 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight gearbox leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,241 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DK53 DSV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 DSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK53 DSV registered?

DK53 DSV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DK53 DSV safe to buy?

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